3714 Hickory Cove Road Hephzibah, GA 30815
Cell: 706-267-8269 nicole.freeman2@gmail.com summary OF qUALIFICATIONS
More than 10 years experience in the student financial aid arena
Highly knowledgeable in the Title IV regulations, policies, and operating guidelines
Enthusiastic team player with outstanding leadership skills
Dedicated to producing professional work
Exceedingly motivated with strong communication and organizational skills
Detail oriented with a very positive attitude
Education
Pursuing Master of Education in Instructional Technology
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia
Graduated Projected: December 2013
Current GPA: 3.75/4.00
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration concentration Business Information Systems
DeVry University, Decatur, Georgia
Graduated: October 2003
Cumulative GPA: 3.61/4.00 Cum Laude pROFESSIONAL eXPERIENCE
Senior Manager of Financial Aid August 2012 - Present
Helms College, Augusta, GA/Macon, GA
Responsible for the following duties for two locations:
Self-sufficiently created an overall financial aid process for both locations in Macon and Augusta.
Independently processed over $800,000 in financial aid funds, which have been confirmed and deposited into our federal bank accounts
Counsel with all new students face to face, via email and/or phone advising of financial aid options.
Evaluate for accuracy and perform verification for 60% of all received FAFSAs and process corrections as needed
Run reports to verify received funds for all students via COD
Process all Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculations and process refund transmittals, if applicable, on time for all withdrawn and/or graduated students
Verify the receipt of VA funds for Macon students and advise those who are receiving VRAP of their obligation to apply a portion of those funds towards their tuition, even if they are receiving financial aid
Monitor and update attendance for all students monthly